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The Mens Shoppe Men's Clothing and Accessories store including Big & Tall sizes too!

THE MENS SHOPPE is a local owned and operated business that truly cares about our customers, offering great service and real value in a friendly, comfortable setting where you can build your own sense of personal style!

Men’s Style GuideWarning…..reading this Style Guide will change your life.Proper Fit for a ManMany men today wear poorly...
10/30/2026

Men’s Style Guide
Warning…..reading this Style Guide will change your life.

Proper Fit for a Man

Many men today wear poorly-fitting clothes, and it is not hard to see why. The menswear sold in stores are cut to fit as many men as possible, and that means big.

At the same time, the fashion-industrial complex creates new so-called styles by bending or breaking the time-honored traditions in menswear. Designers and commentators may debate whether baggy or fitted pants are ‘in’ this season while neither look as good as the timeless middle-ground.

When you are buying a garment with some retailers, there is little incentive to tailor it properly, since nobody seeks out a mall store because he’s heard they do great alterations. Thus as in so many things, it falls to each man to take responsibility for the fit of his own clothes. If you can, take the advice of a trusted retailer with access to a tailor as he/she can help you get the fit just right because "Fit is King!".
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Jimmy Martino (the best man) and Ed Maddock (the groom) came to Strathroy for a couple of suits for Ed's big day comin' ...
10/29/2026

Jimmy Martino (the best man) and Ed Maddock (the groom) came to Strathroy for a couple of suits for Ed's big day comin' up shortly. Lookin' good fellas! Congrats to the bride and groom! Cheers!

I gotta mention an old acquaintance, Roger Pamplin, came by with these guys on their first visit. What a blast from the past! I hadn't seen him in many, many years. Lotta good old memories regardless. So nice to re-connect! Have I mentioned I have the best job!

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Men’s Style GuideWarning…..reading this Style Guide will change your life.This series of posts on men’s style, will help...
10/24/2026

Men’s Style Guide
Warning…..reading this Style Guide will change your life.

This series of posts on men’s style, will help you build a foundation in classic men’s style.

We will begin with: Men’s Style Basics – Proper Fit for a Man

Contrary to popular belief, men’s dress clothes should always be comfortable. If they are not, it is the fault of the clothes’ fit, and not of their nature. Suffering for beauty’s sake does not do a man any good, either; if the fit of a garment makes its wearer uncomfortable, he will look it. Indeed, a man looks his best when his clothes fit so well he barely notices them.

On the other hand, if his suit or dress shirt are too tight, they will be pulling and choking at every turn; too loose, and a man looks like he has had to borrow some clean clothes from his older brother as he struggles to keep them out of the way.

A man’s clothes send a message to the world about him, and if they fit him well, he will always make a good impression.
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How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and Cleaning your ClothingCleaning Men’s Clothing – Cleaning ...
10/23/2026

How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and
Cleaning your Clothing

Cleaning Men’s Clothing – Cleaning Methods That Can Extend the Life of Your Garments.

Specialty Cleaners
Not all detergents and cleaners are created equal. Although detergents will remove most stains, they are ill equipped to handle persistent or hard set stains such as armpit discoloring caused by antiperspirants. It’s worth trying a variety of cleaners before you throw away that white dress shirt – detergent boosters such as Oxiclean or specialty cleaners such as sweat stain removers are viable options and may just save your favorite piece of clothing. Beware of overdoing it though or you'll be left with half a shirt.

A Man’s Wardrobe Series – Conclusion
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Building Your Wardrobe series. Would you like to learn more? Please ask in the comments below or contact me!

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10/20/2026

Au Noir available at The Mens Shoppe in Strathroy!

How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and Cleaning your ClothingCleaning Men’s Clothing – Cleaning ...
10/20/2026

How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and
Cleaning your Clothing

Cleaning Men’s Clothing – Cleaning Methods That Can Extend the Life of Your Garments.

Hang Dry
Before the days of the dryer, there was the clothesline. And although I love how the dryer makes the necks of my undershirts return to their original size, I do not expose my quality clothing to the extreme heat and tumbling as a dryer slowly destroys clothing (Where do you think all that lint comes from? Yes, that is your clothing being torn apart, bit by bit). Instead, I simply hang them on a hanger, and within hours the shirts are dry. Need the shirts sooner? Simply iron the shirt while it’s still moist and turn off the iron’s steam function – use the shirts own moisture to better press the cotton.
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How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and Cleaning your ClothingCleaning Men’s Clothing – Cleaning ...
10/19/2026

How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and
Cleaning your Clothing

Cleaning Men’s Clothing – Cleaning Methods That Can Extend the Life of Your Garments.

Hand Washing
Just because you own a washing machine, this doesn’t mean you have to use it every time you get a small coffee stain on your favorite dress shirt. Consider simply hand washing the garment in a small tub of water. Let it sit for a few minutes and apply a concentrated amount of detergent to the stained areas and spot clean. Rinse and wring.
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How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and Cleaning your ClothingHow to Properly Store Men’s Clothin...
10/17/2026

How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and
Cleaning your Clothing

How to Properly Store Men’s Clothing & Shoes

Organizing Your Closet – Dealing with Limited Space

The space a man has for his belongings depends on his home’s size, age, and location. The key to dealing with limited space is to rotate your clothing. If you’re not going to wear it in the next month, fold it, pack it, mark it, and store it. By doing this, I have at my fingertips only the clothing I need; when the weather begins to turn I’ll simply rotate to jackets and shirts more appropriate to the season. What you want to avoid is an overstuffed closet. As a rule of thumb, maintain at least 1/2 inch between garments for airflow and ease of selection.
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How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and Cleaning your ClothingHow to Properly Store Men’s Clothin...
10/16/2026

How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and
Cleaning your Clothing

How to Properly Store Men’s Clothing & Shoes

Cotton Protection – Dry & Cool & Breathable

With cotton, you have little to worry about when it comes to moths. However, cotton can still be permanently damaged if it’s exposed to moist conditions for prolonged periods – mildew will literally digest the cellulose fibers. Also, because of its durable reputation, we often overexpose the fabric to alkaline bleaches or do not immediately treat acidic stains such as juices. Remember cotton is tough, but not indestructible!
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How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and Cleaning your ClothingHow to Properly Store Men’s Clothin...
10/15/2026

How to Build Your Wardrobe: Part IV – Protecting, Storing, and
Cleaning your Clothing

How to Properly Store Men’s Clothing & Shoes

Wool Protection – Moth Balls, Cedar, Lavender and a Tight Seal

Wool is a luxury fabric with amazing properties and a long history of use in society; unfortunately, it’s expensive and highly susceptible to damage if not cleaned and stored properly. It’s important that before storing and sealing your wool clothing you have it professionally cleaned. Although I’m not a fan of the chemicals used in the dry cleaning process, they do kill the microscopic insect eggs that have potentially been laid on your jacket. If you have a large freezer that’s not in use, it’s also possible to kill any eggs by vacuum sealing the clothing and then freezing it for 72 hours.

Moth balls are a commonly used insect deterrent. However, they are a harsh option as they rely on a vacuum seal that traps in toxic fumes, and they often leave a bad smell on clothing. I personally prefer natural alternatives to moth balls such as cedar, lavender, rosemary, cloves, and other aromatic repellants. Although they are somewhat less effective than moth balls and need to be replaced and refreshed, these choices do not contain paradichlorobenzene.

Finally, be careful with mixing un-cleaned wool with dry cleaned wool – the dry cleaning process only kills eggs on the garment; it provides no protection days after the cleaning. Hence one infested wool cap thrown on top of a stack of wool suits to be sealed for the summer can lead to disaster.
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Address

30 Front Street West
Strathroy, ON
N7G1X4

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+15192456370

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